October 2011
Editor's Note
Editor's Note Contents Trends in Asia's MICE Industry
In this issue of Events Asia, we cover the ITE HCMC 2011 Exhibition held in September at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Besides the usual MICE stories, this month's issue also focuses on Western Australia, in particular Perth as a potential city for Asia Pacifi c's businesses to host their events.
James Chen | Editor, Events james.chen@tenalpsasia.com
Editor's Note + Contents Trends in Asia's MICE Industry
Singapore News
Worldhotels launches new online portal for meeting planners
Major Successes for the Esplanade Hotels Group
Destination Report 3
St James Power Station Hosts the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 4
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Associations & The Corporate Sector Invited to Win Gold
Bintan Resorts – Where Meetings are Always a Pleasure
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Venue Showcase Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 9 Pangaea
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